@Scott TrenchI see the appeal of discouraging spammers.

Start with your primary, rent out any spare bedrooms "house hack"Use that to practice upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, curb appeal... etcNow you have experience as a landlord and flipper, use that to buy a distressed propertyAdd 40% equity to the property through home makeover, refinance into a low cost mortgageNow you are cashflowing a healthy margin on a second property, use that to build equity over time, cashout later and buy your duplex/quad.If it's going to take you 10 years to save up a down payment for a small apartment building, yeah it makes more sense to start growing your portfolio with cheap SFR flips instead.Every market is different, every borrower is different, every property is different, it would be ill-advised to recommend anything without recognizing the individual's nuanced goals and objectives with their next acquisition.

If you’re looking for simplicity and don’t have the time to be hands-on, the turnkey approach is probably the best option.As for buying one more expensive property in California, I understand the appeal of having a more stable tenant base.

Fundamentals change neighborhood to neighborhood (i.e. appreciation potential), inventory/absorption issues may exist, rogue city council members and/or registered community organizations can make neighborhoods less appealing with little oversight which impacts value and marketability.

While S8 can be appealing for its steady payments, in my experience, the returns often aren’t worth the effort, especially for newer investors.

Quartz countertops are durable and widely appealing, and neutral cabinet colors like white or light gray work well.

In Iredell County (the county Mooresville is in) has a median price of $376,000 so going slightly outside Mooresville might be more appealing.

I’m big on curb appeal, and master bathroom space.

Texas is still appealing for first-time buyers, but affordability is getting tighter due to rising demand and property values.

In recent years he seems to be aligning himself with other programs which I also do not find appealing.